Assistant Professor of Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering #26-28

Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with specialization in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design from an accredited institution. All But Dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered, but must complete the doctoral degree before August 20, 2026.Taught at least one Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering class (either in-person or online) at the College/University level, either as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant, or demonstrated strong teaching potential in their teaching statement.At least three peer-reviewed conference papers or journal articles (IEEE, or comparable venues) published within the last five years in areas related to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design.Preferred Qualifications:Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student bodyExperience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all studentsExperience creating a student-centered learning environmentResearch/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgroundsExperience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoringDemonstrated experience in teaching Verilog/VHDL Digital Systems Design courses using industry-standard EDA tools and design flowDemonstrated experience in teaching VLSI Design courses in one or more of the following areas: front-end and back-end digital design, RF/microwave/digital/mixed-signal integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and fabrication process technologyDemonstrated experience in teaching advanced VLSI design courses in one or more of the following areas: Generative AI, AI accelerator, AI for Electronic Design Automation (EDA), energy-efficient integrated circuit design, FinFET/Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transistor (GAAFET), RF and mm-Wave Wireless Receivers, and biomedical interface circuitsDemonstrated experience in teaching embedded and real-time systems, including the design and implementation of systems based on Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Demonstrated industry design expertise in one or more of the following: digital design (RTL/microarchitecture), functional verification, standard cell/library design, implementation/physical design (synthesis, static timing analysis, place-and-route), design-for-test (DFT), analog/mixed-signal or RF/microwave integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and/or semiconductor fabrication/process technology.Evidence of scholarly contribution to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI designExperience in grant proposal preparationApplication Deadline:The preferred application deadline is April 3rd, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.How to Apply:Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careersApplicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications (inclusive of applicant's experience working with a culturally diverse population), a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a research statement to the website in the section above. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including letters of recommendation, professional work samples, verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates.At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.General Information:In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available online here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting HR at 818-677- 6510/3351.Advertised: Mar 03 2026 Pacific Standard TimeApplications close: